School Office Assistant and ACE Tutor

Essex; Maldon; On-site; GBP 22,000 - 23,000; Full time

Job summary

A school in Maldon is seeking a passionate and organized School Office Assistant and ACE Tutor to join their team. The role includes being the first point of contact for visitors and supporting students, staff, and parents in achieving high educational standards. Ideal candidates will have strong interpersonal skills and a commitment to providing quality education. This full-time position offers a competitive salary and promotes a positive work-life balance.

Benefits

Excellent ongoing CPD opportunities

Friendly and supportive environment

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Discount program

Qualifications

• Passion for working with young children and a commitment to their education.
• Efficient administration skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to create a welcoming environment for visitors.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the first point of contact for visitors.
• Support staff, students, and parents in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrate commitment to quality education for all children.

Skills

Great communicator

Understanding of children's needs

Team commitment

High level of organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

Job description

Job Ref No. ECC2141-136S Position Type: Administration Pay Range: NJC Scale 4, Range P6 £25,989 to P7 £26,403

Position Start Date: Immediate Contract Type: Full-time Contract Term: Permanent

Application Close: 08/02/2026 Midday Date of Interviews: 16.01.2026

Hours: 37 hours per week: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday & Thursday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, & Friday 8:00 am to 3:30 pm, With a 30-minute unpaid break

Salary: NJC Scale 4, Range P6 £25,989 to P7 £26,403 (Estimated actual £22,255 to £22,609)

We are looking for an approachable and forward thinking School Office Assistant and ACE Tutor with strong organisational and interpersonal skillsto join our supportive and collaborative team. Working alongside staff, children and parents you will be an ambassador for the school demonstrating acommitment and passion to ourmission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

You will bean efficient administrator with the ability to prioritise, meet deadlines and multi-task. Being thefirst point of contact for all visitors you'll create a warm and welcoming environment demonstrating a calm and confident manner.

It's not necessarily your experience that we're most interested in, it's your passion and commitment to our mission, ensuring every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education.

Key qualifications

• A great communicator who develops positive relationships with young children and adults
• Understanding of the educational, welfare and social needs of the children whom we are supporting
• Enthusiastic and committed to working as part of a team
• Able to display a high level of administrative, interpersonal, communication and organisational skills.

Benefits

• Excellent ongoing CPD, career development and vast promotion opportunities across the trust
• Friendly and supportive environment, where everyone is committed to a work life balance
• The opportunity to be part of exciting development and innovative change
• Cycle to work scheme
• TKAT Widerwallet discount program with a wealth of discounts
• Free eye tests
• Employee Assistance Programme - free & confidential advice on a variety of subjects ranging from physical and mental health to financial help

To discover what makes Maldon so extraordinary, please arrange a visit by contacting the school office on 01621 853409 or email [e-mail]

About TKAT

The Kemnal Academies Trust (TKAT) is one of the largest Multi-Academy Trusts in the South & East of England with 45 Primary and Secondary Academies in the TKAT Family. Our ultimate aim is to ensure we drive educational standards through the provision of outstanding teaching, leadership and learning for all. Within the#oneTKATfamily, the shared and common purpose is to work together as a community of schools to ensure that every child, whatever their background, receives a high quality education. We place a high value on collaboration;'achieving more together', giving staff the opportunity to come together and learn, ensuring a shared sense of purpose across our network and by sharing expertise across the TKAT family.

We have a flexible approach to interviews and can offer a range of dates and times to suit your personal circumstances.

We reserve the right to close the vacancy early should we receive a significant number of applications.

Safeguarding

TKAT is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Offers of employment will be subject to the safer recruitment process, including an enhanced disclosure and barring service check.

TKAT recognises the value of enabling our employees to develop their career and balance this with their commitments and interests outside of work. In TKAT we promote flexible working practices and opportunities to promote a positive work life balance.

Our Commitment - Equal, Inclusive, Diverse

TKAT is committed to inclusion, diversity and equality of opportunity by encouraging and welcoming differences, listening to individual experiences, aspirations and accomplishments and learning how to grow better together. We welcome applications from all suitable candidates, regardless of any protected characteristic.

Access to interview

Be Who You Are at TKAT - should you be selected and invited to interview please let us know if you require us to adapt the recruitment process to enable you to participate as your authentic self. We want applicants to be able to engage with us in ways that support who they are and we are committed to making adjustments within the recruitment process and within the workplace.

All appointments are subject to safer recruitment requirements to ensure the safeguarding of children and young people. All positions will involve appropriate checks and clearances.

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